Howard Balis

The board meeting involved a public comment session where statements were provided by several individuals, followed by the official certification of the results from the recent primary election.

The ACTIVEALLEGHENY plan serves as a blueprint to integrate walking, biking, and other active transportation modes into Allegheny County's existing transportation system. Its primary goal is to enhance the transportation network by providing sustainable travel choices and improving access to connect communities, workplaces, schools, and attractions, thereby encouraging investment and economic development. Key components include enhancing bicycling and pedestrian travel (Bike Allegheny, Walk and Roll Allegheny), improving access for other active modes, implementing 'Complete Streets' principles, and outlining a clear action plan for implementation. The plan is guided by themes of access, connectivity, mobility, and health, with an emphasis on sustainability.

This document outlines the Allegheny County Department of Human Services' 2025 Strategic Initiatives, designed to accelerate the achievement of its five core goals and improve human services. The plan focuses on key areas including increasing access to care, preventing harm, reducing the use of involuntary services, enhancing economic security, and ensuring quality. These initiatives aim to better serve the community and address historical inequities.

The board conducted the certification of the November 5, 2019 General Election. Additionally, the Division of Elections provided comments regarding election statistics, noting turnout reached 28.87% and detailing the processing of military, overseas, emergency, and provisional ballots. Recognition was also given to the board members for their contributions.

The Allegheny Forward comprehensive plan serves as a long-range vision and actionable roadmap for Allegheny County, aiming to build a more connected, resilient, and equitable future. It focuses on guiding growth, resource allocation, and investments over the next 25 years, aligning efforts in economic development, housing, infrastructure, transit, land use, conservation, culture, and opportunity. Key priorities include housing affordability, retaining and attracting residents and businesses, leveraging educational assets for economic momentum, addressing demographic shifts, improving infrastructure, and fostering collaboration across municipalities to ensure growth benefits all communities.